topic Slider template, non-active feature effect not working in ArcGIS Instant Apps Questions

Slider template, non-active feature effect not working

JamesDetwiler — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:10:34 GMT

I'm using the Instant Apps Slider template. A few months ago, I configured an app in which features outside the slider's time interval would be shown with the opacity effect (essentially making them dimmer than active features). However, that effect is no longer appearing in the old app in which it had been working, and when I try to configure it in a new app, I also can't get it to happen. Any help is appreciated!

Re: Slider template, non-active feature effect not working

SarahMcDonald_Esri — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:16:37 GMT

Hi @JamesDetwiler

Thanks for reaching out about this. I was able to reproduce this issue on my end and have alerted the team. I will post back with any updates.

Thanks!
Sarah

Re: Slider template, non-active feature effect not working

AbuZahirAbir — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:24:00 GMT

I experienced the same issue. Non-active features do not appear in grayscale. As a workaround, I duplicated the layer in the map and configured it to display the way I wanted in the app. In my case, I turned off the "Enable Time" option for the duplicate layer and applied a grayscale effect to replicate the desired setup. There are a few additional things we need to do as well, such as enabling or disabling pop-ups to avoid conflicts between the two layers, making one layer slightly transparent etc.

Re: Slider template, non-active feature effect not working

SarahMcDonald_Esri — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:47:07 GMT

Hi @JamesDetwiler

This was fixed in the most recent ArcGIS Online update. Please let me know if there are any additional questions.

Thanks!

Sarah

Re: Slider template, non-active feature effect not working

JamesDetwiler — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:32:31 GMT

Yes, I can confirm that this feature is once again working for me. Thank you!